Books
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Word Nerd | Barbara Ann Kipfer | vi, 570 p. : 22 cm | OL15059552W |
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New dictionary of American slang | Robert L. Chapman | In linguistics, where definitions at best are often imprecise, those of slang terms are notoriously hard to establish. Recorded slang emerged from the special languages of sub-cultures and never stop… | OL1896645W |
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Talk like a Californian | Maria Helena Ventura | 165 pages : 18 cm | OL20052936W |
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Jibber jabber and giffle gaffle | Elanor Clarke | An essential volume for all lovers of weird and wonderful wordage WHISTLING BREECHES n.19th century. Noisy trousers, specifically corduroys, for the sound they make when the wearer walks. TO PUT THE … | OL24274518W |